Commercial Finance Analyst

EG Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience retailer is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst in Blackburn. This role involves collaborating with senior management to provide valuable insights and analysis to optimize financial performance. Candidates should be part qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, with strong skills in Excel and communication. The offer includes a competitive salary and various employee perks.

Benefits

Performance Based Bonus Scheme

Employee Life Assurance

EG Group Discounts

ASDA Discount Card

Smart Health access

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & Development opportunities

Free Secure Car Parking

Flexi-Time

Shower Facilities

Sit / Stand Desk Facilities

Work Anniversary Rewards

Free Eye Test

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with senior finance members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial insight.

Responsibilities

• Business partnering with stakeholders and operational managers.
• Identifying and monitoring KPIs.
• Preparing weekly trading reports and dashboards.
• Conducting quarterly forecasts and budget preparations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Commercial finance acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Job description

Role: Commercial Finance Analyst

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: £27,000 - £36,575 (Dependent on Experience) & Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company: EG Group

About the Role...

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Commercial Finance Analyst to join our dynamic finance team here at EG Group!

Reporting directly to the Commercial Finance Manager, you will get the opportunity to collaborate with key decision makers and senior operations managers across the wider business and play a key role in providing valuable commercial insights, reports, and analysis to support business decision-making whilst also optimizing and challenging financial performance.

If you have a strong commercial finance acumen and are ready to take the next step in your career, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Business partnering with key stakeholders & senior operations managers.
• Identifying and monitoring KPIs.
• Preparing weekly trading reports / dashboards.
• Preparing monthly presentations on trading performance, identifying key trends whilst using clear & concise methods.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes or reporting data.
• Working alongside the management accounts team to understand monthly performance by brand, site & location.
• Reviewing of P&L cost items on a regular basis to develop understanding of cost base and presenting key trends.
• Working closely with operational managers to optimise performance, control cost and improve profitability.
• Providing support and logical data to improve & influence decision-making.
• Quarterly forecasting.
• Leading & managing budget preparation.
• Other analysis or tasks as requested by the CFO, Finance Director, or Financial Controller.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

Candidate Requirements:

• Part qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Excellent communicator with the confidence and ability to discuss numbers with senior members of the finance function including the CEO / CFO.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and great knowledge of Excel.
• Strong commercial finance and business acumen.
• Analytical and adaptable with good attention to detail.

• Multi-site experience within hospitality or retail (Desirable)

Benefits & Rewards

• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Employee Life Assurance
• EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
• ASDA Discount Card - 10% off all ASDA stores
• EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
• Smart Health - 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme - access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
• Learning & Development - access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
• Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Flexi-Time
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Shower Facilities
• Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group?

EG Group is one of the world's leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.

Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.

At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.

Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.

Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.

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